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Please note that when maximum cloakroom capacity is reached the
Museum cannot accept any more items.

In the event of a fire evacuation, the cloakroom will be closed
immediately. Follow fire evacuation instructions and staff will
help to retrieve items as soon as possible.

The Museum reserves the right to vary or alter these conditions
without prior notice.

Bag searches and large luggage

For reasons of security and safety, the British Museum has a bag
size and maximum weight policy in place.

For everyone’s safety all bags, rucksacks, packages and personal
items may be searched before entry. All checks and measures are in
place for the security, safety and comfort of visitors and staff.
Thank you for your co-operation and support.

Please do not bring large luggage, suitcases, cabin bags, adult
scooters and other oversized objects to the Museum.

Maximum bag size allowed inside the building is 40cm x 40cm x
50cm. Wheeled cases are not allowed onto the Museum premises,
regardless of their size and weight.

Lost property

Toilets

Please note that the Museum’s toilet facilities are currently
being improved. During these works, some toilets that are marked on
the map will be unavailable. For the latest list of toilet
locations, ask at the Information Desk in the Great Court on the
day of your visit.

There are toilets on every floor.

Accessible toilets are in the Great Court, the Ford Centre for
Young Visitors, the Clore Education Centre and to the north of Room
66.

Baby changing

Baby changing facilities are in the Great Court, at the Ford
Centre for Young Visitors, the North stairs (level 0) and the North
stairs (level 3)

Free WiFi

Free WiFi is available. When visiting the Museum, log on to
British Museum WiFi.

Funded by Mayor of London and Department
for Culture, Media and Sport

Connectivity supported by the Daisy
Group

Photography and filming

Photography with flash and video recording is permitted in most
galleries for private purposes only, using hand-held equipment.
Tripods and monopods are not permitted in any part of the Museum.
In special circumstances a permit may be granted, enquire on +44
(0)20 7323 8380 or filming@britishmuseum.org